Category: Social studies

Which part of an organism is preserved in cast and mold fossils skin? Bones are is preserved in cast and mold fossils. Normally the other ‘parts of the body’ like muscles, ligaments, blood and organs are soft. Are cast fossils the same as mold fossils? Sometimes when an animal dies and its body decays, it […]

Should the United States ally itself with Great Britain or France Jefferson? Hamilton: In the war between France and Great Britain, the United States should side with Great Britain. We should respect Britain’s ability to keep order and defend itself. Jefferson: We should support France despite the bloodshed caused by the French Revolution. The bloodshed […]

What problems arise when a volcano erupts near an urban area like Guatemala City? What problems arise when a volcano erupts near an urban area, like Guatemala City, Guatemala? the soot pollutes the air and the lava flow can cause wild fires. What problems arise when a volcano erupts? Volcanoes spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, […]

How did Thomas Edison contribute to the industrial revolution? He invented the electric locomotive,phonograph,electric pen and copying system,kinetoscope,improved the telephone and improved the stock ticker and most importantly he invented the electric light bulb. This is a picture of the great invention, the light bulb. How did industrial cities provide new opportunities for workers? How […]

Which force keeps the planets from floating into space? Gravity What keeps the planets from crashing into the sun? Gravity is the primary force that controls the orbit of the planets around the sun. The sun’s gravity is just strong enough to keep the planets pulled toward it to create an orbit pattern but not […]

What are two ways in which primary groups exercise social control over their members? The groups maintains control over each other through existence of shared values and concern for one another. primary groups are held together by shared values,norms and shared responsibility for each other. these values can range from friendship,intimacy to environmental goals. What […]

Which of the following was an aspect of Mohandas K Gandhi leadership of the independence movement in India? Advocating non violent resistance was and aspect of Mohandas K. Gandhi’s leadership of the independence movement in India. Why did Gandhi walk to the sea? Salt March Begins First, Gandhi sent a letter on March 2, 1930 […]

How did Thucydides approach the writing of history? Thucydides wrote only about events that occurred during his lifetime that he could verify through examination of written records and eyewitness accounts. He strived for complete objectivity, and in this way he pioneered the historical method used by historians today. How did Herodotus impact history? Herodotus is […]

Why did the slave trade increased in the 1700s? Military strength and control of the trade were intertwined. At this time governments restricted which ships could trade with their colonies. Each European power restricted trade within their colony to benefit their own merchants. Conquest of colonies in the Americas led to an increased share of […]

How did Desmond Tutu contribute to democracy in South Africa? Desmond Tutu is one of South Africa’s most well-known human rights activists, winning the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving and ending apartheid. Tutu also supported the economic boycott of South Africa, while constantly encouraging reconciliation between various factions associated with apartheid. […]